Shielding Gas Supply; Connecting The Shielding Gas Supply - EWM WEGA 401 Operating Instructions Manual

6.9

Shielding gas supply

6.9.1

Connecting the shielding gas supply

With compact machines, the shielding gas connection is made on the machine itself;
with decompact machines, on the intermediate tube package of the wire feed (see
"Intermediate tube package connection").
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Before connecting the pressure reducer to the gas cylinder, open the cylinder valve briefly to blow out
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any dirt.
• Place the shielding gas cylinder into the relevant cylinder bracket.
• Secure the shielding gas cylinder using a securing chain.
Faults in the shielding gas supply.
An unhindered shielding gas supply from the shielding gas cylinder to the welding torch
is a fundamental requirement for optimum welding results. In addition, a blocked
shielding gas supply may result in the welding torch being destroyed.
• Always re-fit the yellow protective cap when not using the shielding gas connection.
• All shielding gas connections must be gas tight.
• Tighten gas hose on pressure reducer to be gas tight.
Item No.: 099-004934-EWM01
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G¼" connecting nipple
Shielding gas connection on the pressure reducer
Safety chain
Cylinder bracket
Cylinder valve
Output side of the pressure reducer
Pressure reducer
Shielding gas cylinder
NOTE
Figure 6-5
CAUTION
Commissioning
Shielding gas supply
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